Triple-M Register
Triple-M Register
Home | Events | My Files | Policies | Profile | Register for the forum | Active Topics | Subscribers | Search | Locate Subscribers | FAQ
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Triple-M Register Forums
 Parts Wanted
 3mm Glace cord for binding a steering wheel
 Forum Locked  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

Tim Luffingham

United Kingdom
342 Posts

Posted - 16/03/2017 :  22:25:55  Show Profile
Ibex Marine is the only place that I've been able to source Marlow 3mm ( no4) Glace , 8 plait cotton cord which I'm told is ideal for binding a steering wheel. It's white - though I'll probably be dying mine green.

Problem is Ibex Marine have a minimum order of £50 plus postage which means I have to order x2 100 metre boxes - total inc vat and pp is £79.75

I've calculated that it will take close to 40 metres - I know, I was astounded too!

Firstly does anyone know of another supplier?

If not would anyone be interested in buying the excess? Possibly 3 people each taking 50 metres @ £20 +pp

Very best Tim Luffingham

Edited by - Tim Luffingham on 16/03/2017 22:33:21

Peter Green

United Kingdom
1682 Posts

Posted - 16/03/2017 :  23:16:14  Show Profile
Tim,

I use No. 4 Glace cord for binding road springs, so perhaps someone would want your excess for that purpose. After I have bound the springs I paint the glace cord with black (ebony) wood dye.

Peter
Go to Top of Page

Rodney Green

South Africa
362 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  03:52:04  Show Profile
Hello Tim.

I can take the excess cord.
Please email me on waylandgreen@gmail.com
Regards,

Rod.

Rod Green
Go to Top of Page

ja.mcnab

United Kingdom
204 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  08:52:08  Show Profile
I would be happy to take 50 metres
Go to Top of Page

Blueberry

United Kingdom
80 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  10:41:40  Show Profile
I bought my glacé cord no 4 from Odell & Co telephone number 01908 567440. www.odellandco.co.uk. It comes in white and you will need to dye it prior to being used. 100 metres will bind all four J2 brings.


Chris

CJHILL
Go to Top of Page

George Eagle

United Kingdom
3217 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  14:21:32  Show Profile
I also used Glacé chord to binding the springs on the L2. I bought it from. Firm in Bristol, I probably still have the details.

The chord was dyed with black dye bought from Lewis. I dyed the chord in the washing machine - my wife was not too impressed!!

George
L2023
Go to Top of Page

Blueberry

United Kingdom
80 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  14:41:06  Show Profile
I dyed mine in a bucket but it did take two attempts to achieve a consistent deep black colour. It is not cheap but my springs look great.

Chris

CJHILL
Go to Top of Page

Tim Luffingham

United Kingdom
342 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  17:51:54  Show Profile
Thanks All for advice - Ollie offline last night, and Peter G for reminding me that the springs use the same.

Waiting to hear back from Rod Green as to whether he wants the remaining 150 metres - or just 50......

Allan McNab and Andrew Briggs are top of the list for 50 metres each once Rod Green clarifies.

Either way it seems that all of the cord now accounted for.

Very best

Tim
Go to Top of Page

Rodney Green

South Africa
362 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  17:55:33  Show Profile
I' can take 150 m , Tim.
Kind regards.
Rod.

Rod Green
Go to Top of Page

Tim Luffingham

United Kingdom
342 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  18:36:01  Show Profile
OK - I'll pass the remaining 150 metres to Rod, and buy a 3rd 100 metre box for Allan and Andy to split between them

Thanks to Chris ( Blueberry) I'll check out Odell & Co for their pricing.

( Telephone number 01908 567440. www.odellandco.co.uk.)

Edited by - Tim Luffingham on 18/03/2017 09:40:36
Go to Top of Page

Richard Hardy

United Kingdom
2137 Posts

Posted - 17/03/2017 :  21:31:56  Show Profile
I am actually binding springs tomorrow with green glade chord I have had for 20 years. Does anyone have any idea how much each front and rear spring will use. I only have one large bobbin, so may need some more.

I also have another car to do next month, so will need some more I suspect!

Richard

Vintage MG Parts

Edited by - Richard Hardy on 17/03/2017 22:20:43
Go to Top of Page

Blueberry

United Kingdom
80 Posts

Posted - 18/03/2017 :  08:57:49  Show Profile
Hi Richard,

I bought 100m of the glacé cord and once the dying was complete I divided the cord into two 50 metre lengths just make the cord easier to handle during the binding. Each 50 metre length did a front and rear spring with ease, but not convinced there is another spring in what is left over. A word of advice , make sure you wind the cord onto a 20mm square stick or something similar rather than into a ball, this will avoid your hands coming into contact with the cord when applying tension. You will be pulling on the stick rather than the cord and your hands will remain in tact, blister free!



Chris

CJHILL
Go to Top of Page

Richard Hardy

United Kingdom
2137 Posts

Posted - 19/03/2017 :  22:24:51  Show Profile
All noted, thanks Chris. Just ordered my Tesa tape to then start binding next weekend

Regards

Richard

Vintage MG Parts
Go to Top of Page

Pots

United Kingdom
118 Posts

Posted - 20/03/2017 :  10:34:34  Show Profile
Gents,
Just 'phoned Odell and Co. and have been informed that they no longer supply Glace chord. Very friendly chap gave me the details of their former supplier who I can confirm will supply 100m lengths in white (only). They are Kent Twines, Liverpool 0151 5251601. They do not take cards, send a cheque...£38.80+VAT+P&P ( which works out at £62.16 delivered) gets you 100m......

Hope the above is useful, all best......Duncan.

Pots
Go to Top of Page

Rodney Green

South Africa
362 Posts

Posted - 30/03/2017 :  14:18:42  Show Profile
I' can take 150 m , Tim.
Kind regards.
Rod.

Rod Green
Go to Top of Page

Tim Luffingham

United Kingdom
342 Posts

Posted - 31/03/2017 :  14:20:14  Show Profile
Yes Rod - 150 metres on it's way .... email sent :))
Tim

Edited by - Tim Luffingham on 31/03/2017 14:20:50
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 Forum Locked  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Triple-M Register © 2003-2024 MGCC Go To Top Of Page
Snitz Forums 2000